Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend

Meh. Run-of-the-mill Bordeaux aromas of dried old leaves, scorched earth, and a bit of fruit. A little severe in the mouth, with little fruit and a dried, scorchy finish.

What an interesting wine. First pour started off with some volatility on the nose, and a soupy, murky palate that hinted at porcini and decayed leaves as well as red fruit. I had low expectations for the bottle over the course of the evening, as it seemed ready to fall apart. Then the opposite happened - it came together, tightened up, to where the last glass was a elegant, refined, cohesive glass of red fruits with an herbal twinge. The VA remained, but this was very enjoyable nonetheless. Edit: reading notes on the same vintage below I wonder about the cork quality in this particular bottle

Cassis, tobacco, green bell pepper. Super primary. Stiff tannin. Nice acid. Sénéjac is a dependable Bordeaux when you want a Bordeaux.

(**) excellent intro to left bank bordeaux with balanced fruit, tannin and acidity. All for $16 a bottle.

Purchases at 153” Bin

I should have waited for 3 years

Ripe blackberry, vanilla & leather

Smooth taste with fruity density. @---, Margaux Marunouchi, 160224

Midium, no puckery, not heavy just enjoy it with every body for HH

OK-ish. Feels forced with over extracted black fruits and charred oak. Spend 50% more and get a much better wine.